A rare opportunity for an enthusiastic, persuasive and self-motivated Sales and Sponsorship Executive full time, fixed contract to assist a Commercial team in driving income. This company run a range of exciting events each year including annual awards, convention and industry dinner as well as training courses, workshops and seminars. This role is critical to meeting our income targets and we need an exceptional individual to help us deliver.Based in Bloomsbury Central London.

Sales & Sponsorship Executive Principal Accountabilities

Approaching sales prospects by telephone and email, to generate attendance at events or to sell FDF products and meet income targets – focus initially on FDF’s first ever Convention

Researching new potential targets for FDF products, sourcing contact details and adding to the FDF database in accordance with current data protection requirements

Excellent IT skills including use of database and content management systems

Proven experience of working in a sales role (either paid or intern), where marketing calls and/ or regular customer contact formed a key part of the role

Educated to GCSE level in Maths and English

Flexibility is essential, occasional evening working may be required to support the team on-site with large events

Desirable

Previous experience of working for a trade association

Previous experience of working in the food industry

Sales or marketing qualification/ professional membership although please note the emphasis is on the sales element of this role.

The Company:

This Company is the voice of the UK food and drink industry, the single largest manufacturing sector in the country, bigger than aerospace and automotive combined. Their membership comprises some of the biggest global brands as well as trade associations dealing with specific sub-sectors of the industry.

How to Apply

If you would like to be considered for the position, please apply by sending a CV, covering letter and salary expectations, illustrating why you are best-placed to take on the role

Closing Date:

5.30pm, Friday 9th February 2018

In return, they offer a modern, friendly working environment in the heart of London and exceptional benefits. Salary of up to 30K.

Sales & Sponsorship Executive Benefits

This company offers an excellent employee benefits package to its employees – a pension scheme, life insurance, 25 days annual leave, eye-care vouchers and a twice a week fruit drop. After successful completion of a 6-months’ probationary period, employees will be entitled to an interest-free season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, gym subsidy, childcare vouchers and private health insurance.

This is an equal Opportunities employer; aiming to recruit a diverse range of talented people our success is directly dependent on the collective contribution and commitment of each member of our staff.